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    Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun

    Part of Horse Diaries

    Author Whitney Sanderson
    Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    5.5"W x 7"H x 0.4"D  
    On sale Aug 10, 2010 | 160 Pages | 9780375861949
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 930L | Fountas & Pinnell T
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    For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story...

    Oregon, 1790
    Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words.

    With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
    Whitney Sanderson View titles by Whitney Sanderson
    RUTH SANDERSON has been a professional illustrator since 1975. She has published over eighty children’s books and has illustrated book covers, fantasy art, and collector’s plates. She also works in animation concept art and product design. View titles by Ruth Sanderson

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    For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story...

    Oregon, 1790
    Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words.

    With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

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    Whitney Sanderson View titles by Whitney Sanderson
    RUTH SANDERSON has been a professional illustrator since 1975. She has published over eighty children’s books and has illustrated book covers, fantasy art, and collector’s plates. She also works in animation concept art and product design. View titles by Ruth Sanderson

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